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Low Cost Spay/Neuter

In addition to LOW COST Spay Neuter programs for dogs and cats, as well as for puppies and kittens (over age eight weeks and over 2 pounds), the Caroline County Humane Society is now offering a FREE Cat Spay/Neuter program for a limited time to Caroline County residents.

This program is funded by a $4,500 grant from the Blueberry Hill AGM Foundation. To apply for a FREE cat spay/neuter, call the Caroline County Humane Society (CCHS) at 410-820-1600 and ask for the FREE Cat Spay/Neuter Application.

After CCHS receives the completed application and proof of address, the applicant will be sent a letter that authorizes the applicant to have their cat(s) spayed or neutered free of charge at one of the participating veterinarians. This program is open to all Caroline County residents who own cats or are the custodian of cats on their property. Our TNR (TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN) program for feral cats are also eligible for this program.

Caroline County pet owners can also receive financial assistance (based on need) for spay/neuter, thanks to a grant from the Snyder Foundation for Animals, and funding from the Caroline County Humane Society..

The Caroline County Humane Society also operates a low cost spay/neuter clinic on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. The CCHS Spay/Neuter Clinic offers spay/neuter surgeries at a reduced cost to all pet owners, and animal shelters and rescues on Maryland’s mid-shore. For more information or to schedule an appointment at the CCHS Spay/Neuter Clinic please call 410-820-1600 or email us at info@carolinehumane.org.

An unspayed female cat, her mate and all of their offspring, producing 2 litters per year, with 2.8 surviving kittens per litter can total:

1 year: 12
2 years: 67
3 years: 376
4 years: 2,107
5 years: 11,801
6 years: 66,088
7 years: 370,092
8 years: 2,072,514
9 years: 11,606,077

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In 2011, the Caroline County Humane Society provided assistance for 630 spay/neuter surgeries. This number included 469 cats and 161 dogs. Our goal for 2012 is 700 spay/neuter surgeries.

Spay or neuter surgery carries a one-time cost that is relatively small when one considers its benefits. It's a small price to pay for the health of your pet and the prevention of more unwanted animals.

Each day in the United States, thousands upon thousands of puppies and kittens are born because of the uncontrolled breeding of pets. Add to that number the offspring of stray and abandoned dogs and cats, and the total becomes even more staggering. Every year, between six and eight million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters; some three to four million of these animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them.

It's Good for Your Pet, and You
From The Humane Society of the United States

Spaying or Neutering Is Good for Your Pet

• Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
• Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.
• Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle.
• Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.

Spaying or Neutering Is Good for You

• Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.
• Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
• Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, and attract unwanted male animals.
• Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered. Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite.
• Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.
  

Spaying and Neutering Are Good for the Community

• Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
• Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks.
• Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals.
• Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs.
• Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife.